Brad Dourif - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 18, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Age | 76 |
| Birthplace | Huntington, West Virginia, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Brad Dourif's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Billy Bibbit in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' the voice of Chucky in the 'Child's Play' franchise, and Gríma Wormtongue in 'The Lord of the Rings' film series. |
Intro
Brad Dourif is an acclaimed American actor known for his distinctive roles in film and television. He has received critical praise for both dramatic and genre performances, ranging from psychological thrillers to horror franchises.
Early Life & Background
Brad Dourif was born to Joan M. and Jean Henri Dourif in Huntington, West Virginia. Raised in a family with French descent on his father's side, Dourif lost his father at the age of three. His early interest in acting developed while attending Aiken Preparatory School in South Carolina and blossomed through performances in community theater during his youth.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as Billy Bibbit in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' (1975), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and winning a Golden Globe and BAFTA Award.
- Voicing Chucky in the 'Child's Play' film series (starting in 1988), establishing him as an iconic figure in horror.
- Playing Gríma Wormtongue in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' (2002) and 'The Return of the King' (2003).
- Recurring television roles in series such as 'Deadwood' (as Doc Cochran) and guest spots on shows like 'The X-Files' and 'Star Trek: Voyager'.
Trivia
- His daughter, Fiona Dourif, is also an actress, notably appearing alongside him in later entries of the 'Child's Play' franchise.
- Brad Dourif initially pursued an art major in college before switching to acting.
FAQs
People also ask
Brad Dourif is 76 years old.
Brad Dourif was born the 18 March 1950.
Huntington, West Virginia, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 18th, 1950, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 18, 1950, Belgian Prime Minister Gaston Eyskens and his cabinet resigned, leading to the collapse of the government after ministers failed to agree on holding a joint session of Parliament to decide on King Leopold III's return from exile.
- Day of the week: March 18th, 1950 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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